Japonica Is A Medium Grain Rice Originating From Japan That Is Extremely Versatile And Exhibits A Sweet And Complex Flavor. It Is Excellent For Sushi And All Japanese And Korean Dishes But Is Versatile Enough For Use In A Risotto, Stir Fry, Or Any Other Rice Dish, Or Even Stand Alone As A Side!

Our Fresh Blonde Milled California Japonica Is A Truly Special Product. Blonde Rice Has A Superior Texture And The Natural Sweetness And Nuttiness Shines Through, And Is Lightly Milled In The Haiga-Mai Style, So It Features The Health Benefits Of Brown Rice With The Taste And Texture Of White Rice.

What Is Haiga-Mai Rice A Happy (And Healthy) Medium For Those Who Prefer The Taste And Texture Of White Rice But Avoid It In Favor Of More Nutrient-Rich Brown Rice, Look To Haiga-Mai Rice For The Best Of Both Worlds! Our Blonde Milled Chico Rice Is Semi-Polished In The Haiga-Mai Style In Which Only Some Of The Outer Bran Layer Is Removed, Retaining The Nutritious And Oil-Rich Germ Prized By Health-Conscious Fans Of Brown Rice.

The Result Is An Easily Digestible, Quickly-Cooking Grain With The Subtle, Delicate Flavor And Smooth Texture Of White Rice And Much Of The Vitamins, Minerals, And Oils Of Unpolished Brown Rice. Cdfa State Organic Program Registration #11-000070Usda Organic Operation Profile #5561004701